BYU football: In need, Y. calls on Morgan
But freshman Daniel Sorensen injured his ankle in Thursday's practice, then, on Friday after practice, assistant coach Barry Lamb asked Morgan if he would like to make the trip to Colorado Springs.
"I got to come along," Morgan said.
Good thing for the Cougars, too. With BYU nursing a 17-14 lead early in the third quarter, Morgan forced Air Force's Reggie Rembert to fumble on a kickoff return, and Cougar Spencer Hadley recovered the ball.
It turned out to be a game-changing play in BYU's 38-24 victory over the Falcons.
"It was huge. That's exactly what special teams are for, to create big plays," said linebacker David Nixon. "I was telling him earlier, 'Somebody's gotta make a play.' He flew down there and did what he was supposed to do. It got the momentum back in our hands."
The Cougars scored three plays later to seize a 24-14 lead.
Morgan, who hails from Greeley, Colo., had a friend from his hometown in attendance at Falcon Stadium. His family was attending his brother's high school playoff game.
PITTA'S STATUS: Tight end Dennis Pitta enjoyed an impressive outing against the Falcons, catching nine passes for 113 yards. However, he suffered a strained MCL in his knee.
"I got my knee banged up a little bit," Pitta said. "I'll do some rehab this week, and it should be good to go (for next week's game at Utah)."
The injury occurred on a big third-and-8 play at the BYU 11 late in the fourth quarter. His 12-yard catch gave the Cougars a first down and led to a touchdown by Austin Collie that put the contest out of reach.
BYU's other tight end, Andrew George, had five catches for 62 yards.
"It was another big day for (the tight ends) against Air Force" Pitta said. "They leave the middle of the field open for us, and we were able to take advantage of that. It was a great team win and a hard-fought battle. Luckily, we were able to contribute as much as we did today."
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Bleeding blue, but have to say Utah by 3 in OT.
Johnny Moser | Nov. 17, 2008 at 7:01 a.m.
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Decide it on the field | Nov. 17, 2008 at 6:38 a.m.
The idea that Utah should win so the conf can get the money is Bogus....
Bogus | Nov. 17, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.
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